In the ever-evolving world of energy, digitalization emerges as an example of transformation, offering small nations like Guyana and Suriname in the Caribbean an opportunity to fortify their power systems. With the support of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), these nations have embarked on groundbreaking journeys towards a more reliable and sustainable energy future. … [Read more...] about Digital transformation: empowering the Caribbean, reshaping energy landscapes in Guyana and Suriname
Sergio Ballón
Sergio Ballon es Especialista en Energía en la División de Energía del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) basado en La Paz, Bolivia. Sergio cuenta con un Título de Ingeniero Eléctrico y una Maestría en Economía y Finanzas. Ingresó al BID en 2012 desde entonces trabaja en el desarrollo de proyectos de generación, transmisión, distribución, acceso y electrificación rural. Sergio ha publicado sobre temas energéticos y relacionados con proyectos de hidroelectricidad y mercados eléctricos, por ejemplo “Mercados Eléctricos de Futuros en Bolivia y Análisis Eléctricos y Mecánicos: Estudio de Factibilidad Río Paracti”.
Enhancing Rural Electrification and its Productive Use in Bolivia
In 2010, the IDB approved its first Programme of Rural Electrification (PER) in Bolivia, of which the objective was to grant access to electricity to the most remote areas of Bolivia. It resulted in more than 3,000 km of distribution lines and two transmission lines of 200 km that became operational in 2015. Now, Bolivia is looking to enhance rural electrification and its … [Read more...] about Enhancing Rural Electrification and its Productive Use in Bolivia